Emperor William recalls Hill reception to welcome Hill as ambassador
Berlin and Paris reports show Emperor William, after discussions with German and American authorities, will welcome Dr. David Jayne Hill as American Ambassador to Berlin. Tower and the German Foreign Office coordinated to resolve the controversy, delaying the Hohenzollern departure and signaling a cordial reception for Hill.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Roosevelt
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Charlemagne Tower
Hill
Associated Press
Hills
Mr. Hill
Tower
Baron von Sternburg
Washington
Foreign Office
Venice
Baron Jenisch
Herr von Schoen
Ambassador Tower
von Schoen
State Department
United States
Dr. Hill
Baron von Esternbure
Hohenzollern
Paris
Ned
Ambacrador Tower
Dr Hill
Populists for Watson to Lead Thursday Convention
Georgian Thomas E. Watson is slated as the presidential nominee by almost all delegates at St. Louis for the national Populist convention on April 2. Eleven hundred delegates expected with thirty seven Nebraska and Alabama units pledging differently. E. E. Waterbury then predicted Senator La Fellette of Wisconsin could win on the first ballot.
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St. Louis
Olympic Theatre
United States
Jay W. Forrest
Albany
N. Y
National Provisional Committee
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Nebraska
W. Bryan
Alabama
M. W. Howard
Missouri
National Committee
James H. Ferris
Joliet, DL
F.C. Foster
New York People’s Party
Cohoes
Edward van Loon
Schenectady
Tribune
E. E. Waterbury
la Fellette
Wisconsin
Rockefeller Jr Faces Rival For Bible Class Vice Presidency
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Bible class members face a contest for the vice presidency between John D. Rockefeller Jr and W. E. Church. The challenge stems from Church’s long service and popularity, with Rockefeller seeking to step down to ordinary member status. The nominating committee pressed Church to remain to show the class independence.
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Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
W. E. Church
Mr. Church
Hughes
Rockefeller
W. E. Clark
Church
Rockefeller Bible Class
Man Found Peering at Morgan House Door on Madison
Seaman Robert William Fusholler was arrested on Madison avenue near J. P. Morgan’s home after lighting matches and looking for addresses. Police found a syringe and morphine in his pocket. Magistrate Finn fined him one dollar for disorderly conduct.
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Madison Avenue
Robert William Fusholler
Tenderloin
Hampshire
Fushoiler
J. P. Morgan
Fushoiller
Fusholler
Staten Island
Morgan
Finn
Fusholier
Harriman Wins Huntington Railway Interests in California
E H Harriman acquires all Huntington steam and electric railway interests in Los Angeles and Southern California for about 55 million dollars. Huntington will retire from active management of the properties. The transfer covers railroads and related holdings, signaling a major consolidation in the region.
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the Tribune
Los Angeles
E. H. Harriman
H. E. Huntington
Southern California
Hall McAllister Dying in San Rafael in Poverty
Telex report from March 9 says Hall McAllister son of a former New York social leader and longtime San Francisco cotillon head, is dying in poverty in San Rafael after appendicitis and delayed operation. He is reportedly deserted by his mother and relatives, aided by old friends to avoid the poorhouse. doctors say recovery is unlikely. In a separate item from Tokio dated March 36, Korea’s cabinet plans a 50 000 yen aid to Durham W Stevens widow’s family after his San Francisco assassination, with total likely near 150 900 yen.
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The
Tribune
San Francisco
Hall McAllister
New York
San Rafael
McAlister
Tokio
Corean
Durham W. Stevens
San Frana
Gecvernine
Telegram protest against federal officeholder activity
A telegram signed by fifty people from Gloucester requests President Roosevelt, the Postmaster General, and Senators Lodge and Jane to curb alleged iniquitous political activity by federal officeholders. The message calls for action to prevent further interference amid a push in the capital.
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Tribune
Gloucester
Mass
Roosevelt
Lodge
Jane
Gloucest
Governor Denies Gillette Reprieve Ahead of Auburn Execution
Albany reports Governor Hughes rejected Chester Gillette’s clemency request, leaving his execution at Auburn Prison likely to proceed tomorrow morning for Grace Brown’s murder at Big Moose Lake in 1906. The memo dismisses new evidence as untenable and cites established facts supporting a brutal murder conviction.
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Albany
Auehes
Chester Gillette
Gillette
Auburn Prison
Grace
Billy
Brown
South Otselic
Chenango C County
Big Moose Lake
Adirondacks
John H. Dugan
Hughes
Grace Brown
Court of Appeals
Unanimou
Cortland
Grace Brow
Two Mine Explosions Kill Dozens at Hanna Coal Mine
At Coal Mine No. 1 of Union Pacific Coal Co in Hanna Cheyenne Wyo March 29 between fifty five and seventy men died from two explosions caused by gas and coal dust. Eighteen perished in the first blast including a superintendent and three bosses while forty to fifty rescuers are believed dead after the second explosion.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacife Coal Company
Hanna
D. M. Elie
Omaha
Union Pacifi Railroad
Union Pacific Coal Company
Briggs
Gillette to Die In Electric Chair At Auburn Prison
Chester Gillette faces execution for the Grace Brown murder after Governor Hughes declines to stay the sentence. He received visitors, including his father and mother, as out of town witnesses arrived. A farewell visit with relatives was allowed before the scheduled Friday morning execution.
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Auburn
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Hughes
Gillette
Auburn Prison
Catherine Gillette
Benham
Rust F. Lewis
Herkimer County
Sheri Austin B. Klock
Herkimer
E. Anthony Spitzka
Filadelphia
Matthews L. Bennett
Watkins
George F. Rogan
Medina
W. W. Sanford
Philadelphia policeman kills three in domestic tragedy
George Eells a 23 year veteran cop shot and killed Mrs Mary Andress and fatally injured Ella Paschall and Kate Jewel in Philadelphia. Domestic troubles were cited as the motive. Eells was arrested immediately after the shooting and made no apology.
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Philadelphia
George Eells
Mary Andress
Ella Paschall
Kate Jewel
Andress
Eells
Miss Paschall
Tacoma Goes Aground Near Willemstad Curacao
Commander Hood reports the cruiser Tacoma ran aground while entering Willemstad harbor Curacao Venezuela yesterday. The ship was freed with slight rudder damage and sent to Norfolk Navy Yard for repairs after delivering dispatches between Curacao and La Guayra.
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Washington
Navy Department
Jon Hood
Tacoma
Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
la Guayra
Russell
Norfolk Navy Yard
Crane and Lodge in Struggle for Republican Lead
Boston wire reports a last minute clash between Senator Crane and Senator Lodge for Republican leadership in the state with only two days to caucuses and primaries. Crane leads in most reports as Hughes forces press forward, while Lodge camp tries to cling to a close result.
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The
Tribune
Boston
Senator Lodge
Crane
Lodge
Chicago
Hughes
Quelling Corean Insurrection Report From Tokio
General Okaz ki, commander of the SeRenene troops in Corea, says the insurrection is virtually quelled with only a few band organizations left. He praises Japan's intentions and vows to pursue remaining insurgents. Seoul reports indicate three attacks on insurgent camps and 103 Coreans killed.
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Okaz Ki
SeRenene
Corea
Japan
Seoul
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Hold National Meet
More than twelve hundred engineers gathered in Washington for a grand union meeting organized under Potomar Lodge No 7. The first public session was held at Masonic Temple, with a reception at the White House by President Roosevelt planned for tomorrow as the event concludes.
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Washington
Hrotherhood of
Grand Union
Potomar Lodze, No
Masonic Temple
White House
Roosevelt
Fire under New Bridge Triggers Pier Evacuations and Loss
Fire at the base of the Manhattan Bridge on Pike Street near the East River spread to the Joy Line pier destroying woodwork and tool shops. The Edgemont steamer and canalboat Oregon were moved to safety by the fireboat New Yorker as merchandise valued at 190,900 dollars faced possible total loss.
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Manhattan Bridge
Pike Street
East River
Joy Line
Edgemont
Oregon
Robbery and Murder Aboard Express Train Near Newton
Express messenger A Bailey of Kansas City killed during a westbound Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe run between Florence and Newton. Robbers looted local and through safes, took at least 1000 dollars and jewelry, then fled. A $1000 Wells Fargo reward offered. three Wichita arrests reported with no leads. Bailey, about thirty and newly married, was last seen at Strong City.
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Kean
A. Bailey
Kansas City
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Florence
Kan
Bailey
Strong City
Peabody
Emporia
Missouri Pacific Crossing
Wells Fargo Express Company
Wichita
Fresh plot against Hayti government at Port au Prince
March 29 dispatches report General Larraque, ex cavalry chief, seizing refuge at the French Legation with two officers after arrest for conspiracy. Police patrol Legations, palace guards tighten, two thousand rifles and ammo from Germany landed for the palace. Navy notes Eagle sails to Cuba. Des Moines Dubuque Marietta Paducah remain at Port-au-Prince as calm is reported.
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Port-au-Prince
Hayti
Larraque
Legation
Germany
Washington
Navy Department
T. N. Potts
Des Moines
Eagle
Cuba
Dubuque
Marietta
Paducah
Leventritt resigns from Supreme Court to join new firm
Justice David Leventritt of the Supreme Court resigns to take effect May 1 and return to private practice leading the firm Leventritt Cook & Nathan with offices in the Trinity Building. He will continue on the bench until end of April.
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Dugan
Supreme Court
David Leventritt
Secretary of State
Leventritt, Cook & Nathan
Trinity Building
Alfred A. Cook
Harold Nathan
Edgar M. Leventritt
Emil Goldmark
Justice Leventritt
Democratic Party
Bar Association
Elihu Root
William G. Choate
Bar
Rogers House Hunting In Bermuda What Next
H H Rogers, who has wintered in Bermuda with Mark Twain for years, is seeking a Bermuda home in Hamilton or nearby islands. He plans final arrangements before returning to New York next month. The search follows two weeks of island hopping with Twain as they seek a private cottage or estate.
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H. H. Rogers
Bermuda
Mark Twain
Hamilton
New York
Mr. Rogers
Rogers
Immeiately
Mark
Essex Middlesex and Wrymouth County Club Outing
An Essex Middlesex and Wrymouth County Republican clubs outing was announced for Point of Pines on July. Attendees expected include party members and local supporters.
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Essex
Middlesex
Wrymouth
Point of Pines
Bomb trial sparks clashes as police face again
Police struggle to determine motive in Union Park bombing that killed Ignatz Hildebrand and wounded Selig Cohen, a bomb thrower who may survive. Eyewitnesses describe Cohen fleeing as Hildebrand pursued him. investigators link several men to the plot while noting Cohen’s insistence of innocence and ambiguity about accomplices.
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Selig Cohen Im
Union Park Square
East Side
Cohen
Ignatz Hildebrand
Hildebrand
the Tribune
Sarah
Setia
Robertson
Detective Bureau
Murphy
Walter Uppit
Russia
Yorkville
Alexander Berkman
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Mr. Dugan
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Joy Line Pier
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Rob
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